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Richard Elliott Koty, MD

Richard Elliott Koty, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician

Languages

English, Spanish

Seeing patients at

Monday 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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15 reviews

  • Mar 15, 2026
    Verified Review

    Takes his time, makes me daughter feel comfortable, friendly, explains things in a way that is easy to understand, just overall great experience, I feel very cared for

  • Mar 6, 2026
    Verified Review

    I trust his medical judgement and he treats my two daughters with kindness and respect.

  • Feb 20, 2026
    Verified Review

    Amazing bedside manner. Great knowledgable doctor.

  • Feb 4, 2026
    Verified Review

    Smart guy & great opthalmologist!

  • Jan 16, 2026
    Verified Review

    He was great! Very thorough.

  • Jan 11, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Koty was personable, patient and polite. Furthermore his expertise and communication with my daughter was genuine and professional.

  • Jan 6, 2026
    Verified Review

    Caring, compassionate and great with my daughter

  • Nov 29, 2025
    Verified Review

    Friendly and easy to understand

  • Oct 16, 2025
    Verified Review

    I liked Dr Koty. The front desk was literally impossible to get in touch with. I called probably 20 times on different days before someone picked up. Then twice I was placed on a 20 min hold before I hung up and called again.

  • Oct 7, 2025
    Verified Review

    Great doctor, does well with babies

  • Sep 18, 2025
    Verified Review

    My daughter and I love Dr Koty!

  • Sep 17, 2025
    Verified Review

    Dr. Koty was professional, personable and knowledgeable. He answered all questions with honesty and patience.

  • Aug 7, 2025
    Verified Review

    He was kind He explained everything I needed to know about my hours situation.

  • Jul 24, 2025
    Verified Review

    He is expert in his field and haas wonderful bedside manner.

  • Jul 22, 2025
    Verified Review

    He knows his craft, listens and make the patient feel less anxious

  • About Richard Elliott Koty, MD

    Dr. Richard Elliott Koty is a board certified ophthalmologist. His clinical interests include strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, and nystagmus. He serves in pediatric ophthalmology leadership roles and consults for specialized care centers.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Koty combines expertise with compassion to support vision health for children and adults.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Licenses

    NY, 188236

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    ProHealth

    NPI

    1003923038

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • New York University School Of Medicine

    Residency

    • St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center (New York NY)